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23 July 2013

GOD'S DAUGHTERS

Prov
18:22

I want to
talk to the men this morning; but ladies I want you to hear this as well, because it involves you too. God has given
us an institution of divine grace! An institution that causes us to leave selfishness
and pride at the door. It's the
institution of marriage [holy matrimony]. See marriage
is beautiful covenant union that God has blessed us with. Not only has He saved us from our sins through the finished work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, He has also blessed with the gift of marriage as He gives us His daughters. So my
question for you husbands is this! Have you thanked the Lord for your wife lately? Seriously, have
you ever stopped and did that? Thank the Lord for your good wife, because He is the one
who gave her to you. John Newton had
these words to say when he wrote to his wife Polly “It is no wonder if so many
years, so many endearments, so many obligations have produced such an uncommon
effect, that by long habit, it is almost impossible for me to draw a breath, in
which you are not involved.” I don't know
if anyone has ever better summarized the beauty of marriage in one sentence. But sadly the
flip- side is that we live in a culture that says “marriage is trouble” one
lady wrote “The "Four D's of
marriage" are "depression, despair, drink and divorce." So sad to
read a statement like that, not only is
it offensive and blatantly wrong…..it attacks the very fabric that God
ordained for the marriage and the family. We live in a
culture that parents can’t wait to get there children out of the house for
good, and have no concern who they get shacked up with down the road. There are
father’s out there, that have no problem allowing some strange young man, they don’t
know, take out there precious gift from God, but will put up a fight and say “over
my dead body before I let you have the keys to my automobile, boat or fill in
the blank yourself.” Does a father
or parent realize what that says about their child? [Better yet, God’s
daughter]. When a father makes a statement like that; what their really saying is“my material
possession are more valuable to me then my child.”

May
this never be men in our home! Girls, ladies, women are God’s daughters and we
need to treat them as such! My lovely wife and I have 4
beautiful daughters, and the last thing I’m going to do is hand them over to
man, a boy who doesn't know, honor, practice and love the Lord with all his
heart, mind and soul through the gospel that saves to the uttermost parts. I refuse to
listen to this culture when it comes to my family about when we are to let go
of our daughters! We, meaning
my wife and I will continue to follow the patriarchs found in Scripture! Why? God knows his daughters best and He has instilled this responsibility to me and my wife. These daughters are my
gifts from God and they will be treated as such and when that time comes we
will give them over to the person of God’s choosing. Remember
these are God’s daughters [I want to you to think about that] and marriage is a divine ordained blessing from God!

God said “man
can’t live alone”…….so He solved that problem by creating Eve [woman] a
“Helper” out of a rib from Adam’s side! It’s
interesting that God took a rib from Adam and not a piece from his foot like a heel…….because she was to
be someone who Adam was to cling to not trample over. Men, our
wives are a special gift from God……by God’s divine providence He has
given you a wife. To make it
planner for us! He has allowed you to take His daughters hand to care for, love
and honor her whether by life or death. So I think its
appropriate daily to thank the Lord [your Heavenly Father] for your wife. Prov 18:22
says “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. This is not
because of your good looks, fortune, or fame! But God knows what you need to
glorify Him and He knows who suits you best. Unlike this
fallen generation around us that gets married for all the wrong reasons and
crumble apart. It is by the
Lord that a man is matched with a woman." There is a special providence
that watches over marriage.

See, we hear people all around us say “It’s a match or marriages made in heaven." "They were
meant to be together!" But marriages
of convenience, marriages made in consideration of worldly means, are a mere
earthly arrangement, and claim no particular grace from God. Jay Adams
said “Marriage is not a bargain in which each partner says, 'I will give so
much in return for so much.' Each vows to give all that is necessary to meet
his or her spouse's need for companionship, whether or not he or she receives
anything in return. Therefore, the only question is, 'Are you fulfilling your
vows?'" Many marry for what they can get out of the marriage; but that is
lust, not love, and is biblically untenable.” This world is
destined to fail, because this fallen world doesn't understand the blessed union
of what marriage is for? For our good
and proper foundation for the family and ultimately for God’s glory. Not to say
our marriages won’t have rocky times…………………BECAUSE THEY
WILL! The beauty of
it all, is that during those rocky times we’re always reminded of the Cross, and
the grace that flowed through Calvary somewhere along the road! Let’s be
honest! You’re a sinner who married a sinner, but by His mercy and grace, you
have been given something this fallen world can’t understand forgiveness and
God’s blessing upon your life and marriage. She is a
special gift of God, a proof of His gracious care for His servant. Do you hear
that men! She is a gift from God! Not a burden, a ball in chain, an object to
control or a second class citizen. She is a gift!

Prov 12:4 says “An
excellent wife is the crown [a joy and gladness] of her husband…” A wife that is
loving and pure, constant and faithful, submissive to him; that is diligent in
the affairs of her house. Takes care of her
family, brings up her children, and keeps up a good order is an honor and
credit to her husband. And what’s more
amazing is that it“comes from God” The Bible says that a prudent
wife comes from LORD……… in Prov 19:14. It means that God
has done such a work in her heart, and because she's a born-again Christian and
loves the Lord. God has entrusted you to lead His daughter daily back to Him, and we find it through the
expression of how Christ loved the church. Turn in your bibles
to Ephesians chapter 5

SIMPLY
LOVE YOUR WIFE (V25)

This is a self-sacrificial
love [unconditional love] without all the huffing and puffing and thinking
that’s not a manly thing to do; but in all honesty, this is exactly what God is telling you do as man of God. It’s the same
sacrificial love that Christ showed the church. Christ gave
everything He had for the church and we are to do likewise for her. Why? She is God’s daughters!

SET
HER APART BECAUSE SHE IS SPECIAL AND PRICELESS. (V26-V27)

Not only are
we display sacrificial love but we are also commanded to care for her with a
purifying love. Since Divine
love seeks to completely cleanse those of sin, we should do the same. Husbands shouldn't bear the thought of anything sinful in the life of his wife that
displeases a holy God. Husbands it’s
our responsibility that we help to encourage her to conform more into the image
of Christ. We are never
to be a hindrance or and obstacle to her obedience to God. Why? She is God’s daughters!

HUSBANDS
WE ARE TO CULTIVATE AND TREASURE HER (V28-V31)

Provide for her
every need as a help to see her grow in her Christian walk. Proved
affection that gives her not only comfort but security. A Christian
husband is to care for His wife the same devotion that he naturally displays
for himself. We are to
show them honor as people and not things to control, have at our disposal or to
abuse and exploit. This would be
very dangerous for your soul. Peter said “Likewise,
husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the
woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life,
so that your prayers may not be hindered.” 1 Peter 3:7. The best wife
is a woman who loves God more than her husband….Why? The more she
loves God the easier it is to love the sinner that God has placed in her life. Everything
begins with our vertical relationship….not horizontally. Remember she
is God’s daughter.

SO THE WARNING FOR US MEN IS THAT WE HAVE A BEEN GIVEN THE
RESPONSIBILITY HANDED DONE WITH DIVINE PROVIDENTIAL CARE FOR HIS DAUGHTERS
HERE ON EARTH. May we never
take this wonderful responsibility lightly with our lack of care, selfishness
or laziness! God has chosen
this daughter for you and He expects you to live up to your responsibility as a
leader in your home under all circumstances of life whether good or bad. We are not to
follow after the culture that says “when times get tough or boring and you don't feel that spark and it’s
time to move on.” Jay
Adams calls this philosophy“flower flitters” He said “It’s
that Playboy philosophy, love is getting; it means getting what one can of
another person, using the person as an object for love. It means grasping and
holding and satisfying oneself by using another. And when he [or she] is
through using that person, well fine, she’s been used…up! That’s it. When there
is no more nectar in the flower, the bee must flit to the next, and to the
next, and one after that. Hollywood has taught this, too, not only by film but
also by the way in which so many of the stars themselves have been notorious
“flower flitters”. May this
never be men in our marriages…….Why? They’re God’s daughters.

SO
THE SUNDAY QUESTION IS! Why should I
thank the Lord for my wife? Here is my list
and I want you to do the same this week and read it to your wife......... the daughter
of God.

She is the
one who is the love of my life.

She is the
one who is always faithful.

She is the
one who keeps me humble.

She is the
one who listens to me ramble on about things.

She is the
one who isn't great at sports

She is the
one who tries her best at them though

She is the
one who watches hockey with me "Go Leafs Go"

She is the
one who likes to be around me the most.

She is the
one who makes me frustrated sometimes.

She is the
one who makes me smile and laugh.

She is the
one who makes my favorite dish (English pasties).

She is the
one who goes above all that I could ask or think.

She is the one
who loves me unconditionally.

She is the
one who cares for me.

She is the
one who cares for our 5 beautiful children.

She is the
one who cries during the movies like "UP".

She is the one
who I couldn't live without.

She is the one
who I get to grow old with.

She is the
one who bares my sorrows and tears.

She is the one
who knows me best next to God.

She is the
one who loves the Lord with all her heart.

She is the
one who the bible speaks of in the Proverb's.

She is my
BEST FRIEND.

And
most importantly! SHE IS MINE. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for this
gift of love in marriage.

Husbands love
your wife as Christ loved the church! Husbands love
your wife because she is the one whom God ordained for you! Husbands love
your wife because she is special and precious in your life! Husbands love
your wife because she is God’s daughter! If your a
hurting wife………can I encourage you to always remember God never forgets a
sorrow or tear, stay strong and wait upon Him in your marriage, and saturate
your time in worship and prayer by praying for your husband. Single person……
be patient and wait on God’s leading in your life, He knows exactly what you
need. Be patient
and never lean on your own understanding, but trust in the Lord and He will
bless you beyond your wildest dreams. Never rush
into something that God hasn't prepared for you by His divine time table in
your life. He knows you
better than you know yourself. As James said
in 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from
the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Remember that
truth this morning husbands! Your wife is
that perfect gift God gave to you from above……so treat her the way they’re
supposed to be treated! I'm so thankful for the gift of marriage, He gave me a wife who loves me so much! A sinner
undeserving of her love. Remember
they’re God’s daughters and He has instructed us to love and care for them as Christ loved the
church!

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2 Timothy 2:8-14"Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us toa holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.Follow the pattern of the soundwords that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you."ESV

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John MacArthur says . . . " There seems almost no limit to what modern church leaders will do to entice people who aren't interested in worship and preaching. Too many have bought the notion that the church must win people by offering an alternative form of entertainment. Just how far will the church go in competing with Hollywood? A large church in the southwestern United States has installed a half-million dollar special-effects system that can produce smoke, fire, sparks, and laser lights in the auditorium. The church sent staff members to study live special effects at Bally's Casino in Las Vegas. The pastor ended one service by ascending to "heaven" via invisible wires that drew him up out of sight while the choir and orchestra added a musical accompaniment to the smoke, fire, and light show. It was just a typical Sunday show for that pastor: "He packs his church with such special effects as ... cranking up a chain saw and toppling a tree to make a point ... the biggest Fourth of July fireworks display in town and a Christmas service with a rented elephant, kangaroo and zebra. The Christmas show features 100 clowns with gifts for the congregation's children."Shenanigans like that would have been the stuff of Spurgeon's worst nightmares. And even Tozer could not have foreseen the extreme to which evangelicals would go in paying homage to the great god Entertainment. "

What does it mean to live a cross centered life?by Pastor Mike AndrewsWe as Christians know that there is only one road to take. The Bible say's "wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it" (Matt 7:13). Why is there so many people who profess Jesus Christ taking this road? (Phil 3:19) "Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things". The Bible say's the wide road leads to destruction. Which means eternally separated from a HOLY and Sovereign GOD. There is ony one road for GENUINE Christian. And it's the narrow road. A life that is: 1) Self denial2) Caring your cross daily3) Desiring the things of God4) Hating the things that God hates5) Submission and obedience6) Holy living7) Expects any kind of persecution.(Mat 10:22) and you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved(1 John 3:13) Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.A.W. Tozer says "The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather he will say, "This is truth. God help me to walk in it, let come what may!" (1Pet 4:16-17) Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?We must stand strong in the Gospel of Christ. Holding to His promise of eternal life.
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"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him." John Piper"Alan Redpathhad two daughters who loved to swarm him when he came home at night. As he came in the door one evening, his little girls ran to meet him. One grabbed his leg and hugged him with all her might. He snatched the other daughter up in his arms. The one squeezing his leg said, "Now, I've got all of Daddy." The daughter in his arms replied, "Yes, but Daddy has got all of me!" Perhaps the question we need to continually ask is, "Does God have all of me?" Alan Redpath

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